Gary Taton Sponsors Student in Managua Nicaragua
Gary Taton stands with a student he sponsors in Managua Nicaragua as part of a cross border outreach effort. The photograph captures their bond and highlights ongoing educational support facilitated by Taton hinted in the caption ae 4-a by Gary Taton Sati.
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Gary Taton
Managua
Nicaragua
Sati
Bank Robbery at Main Street Western State Bank
A masked gunman robbed the Main Street Western State Bank at 602 N. Main St around 10 a.m. on March 3, fleeing with an undisclosed amount. Bank officials warn of security upgrades including bullet-proof glass and lobby security, while police pursue leads on a white male about 6 feet tall and 150 pounds seen with an accomplice likely in a green late 1990s Chevrolet S10 Blazer.
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N. Main St
Tom Walker
Bank
Jeff Whitham
Western State Bank
Kansas Ave
Utz
Blake Waters
No decision yet on new principal for Garden City High
Garden City USD 457 board delayed a ruling after a closed session lasting about ninety minutes on the high school principal search. Two finalists remain Shelly Schwatken and Larry Andersen, with seven candidates originally interviewed last month. The superintendent must present a recommendation or the board may reopen the search before the March 22 meeting.
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Garden City
Jeff Crist
Jim Lentz
Lentz
Crist
Michael Adams
Arkansas City High School
GCHS
Mike Folks
Central Heights Schools
Richmond
Ron Malcolm
Washington High School
Kansas City
Kan
James Mireles
Allen Voth
Turner High School
Finney County to Hold Line on 2005 Budgets
County commissioners urge department heads to keep spending flat for 2005 and avoid tax increases. They warn of possible employee cuts if requests rise, noting a 5.5 mill levy hike last year and a $1.5 million loss of state funds since 2002. Sheriff Bascue cites upcoming vehicle needs amid tight finances.
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Finney County
Irv Stephens
Cliff Mayo
Kevin Bascue
Garden City USD 457 faces tight budget fight in 2004 05
Garden City USD 457 moves into budget battles for the 2004 05 school year as teachers negotiate contracts with the district. Public comments focus on funding, turf at Memorial Stadium, and community support. Finance officer Kathleen Whitley will present budget figures ahead of district meetings on March 25 and 26.
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Board of Education
Kip Johnson
Garden City Family Ymca
Chad Knight
Educator’s Association
Roni Knight
Memorial Stadium
Garden City Community College
Finney County
Sheila Lane
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate
Lane
Jeff Crist
Crist
Kathleen Whitley
Whitley
Monday deadline to register for building fund election
Voters who wish to decide on re authorizing the county building fund must register by Monday at the county clerk's office. County Clerk Carol Brown notes advance ballot requests can be made in person or by mail. The election is set for March 30 and follows county commissioners' recent decision.
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Carol Brown
Deci
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